Tourism Flashcards
What are tourists?
Persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for more than 24 hours but not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes.
What is domestic tourism?
Tourism within a tourist’s own country
What is international tourism?
Tourism outside of a tourist’s own country
What is honeypot tourism?
Tourism that attracts large numbers of tourists due to a site’s scenic beauty
What does MICE stand for?
An acronym for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Events
What is medical tourism?
When people travel to a destination to undergo medical procedures that would enhance or restore health
What is heritage tourism?
When people travel to locations to experience different cultures and to understand the history of places better
What is film-induced tourism?
When people travel to see locations featured in films
What is pilgrimage tourism?
When people travel to take part in a religious activity
What is dark tourism?
Tourism involving travelling to sites associated with death and tragedy
What is mass tourism?
Travel which involves large numbers of tourists visiting a particular place together
What are package holidays?
A tour usually arranged by a travel agent, with transportation, accommodation and most meals included in the package
What is niche tourism?
Special-interest tourism based on a particular area, interest or activity
What is ecotourism?
Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people
What are short haul destinations?
Destinations which are a short distance away, typically reachable by car, bus, train, or a flight of generally less than five hours
What are long haul destinations?
Destinations that are a long distance away, usually reachable by a flight of five hours or more
What is technology?
The application of scientific knowledge to develop machines, equipment and ways of doing things
What are budget airlines?
Airlines with low fares
What are demand factors?
Factors influencing people’s demand for goods and services and their ability to travel
What are tourist profiles?
The lifestyle, habits, or character of tourists visiting a place
What is disposable income?
The amount of income left to an individual after taxes have been paid. It is the amount of income available for saving and spending
What is changing lifestyle?
Changes in the way people live throughout their lifetime and from generation to generation
What are destination factors?
The infrastructure and services in tourist destinations that allow for more convenient and comfortable stays for tourists
What are fluctuations (in tourism)?
Fluctuations in tourism refer to the irregular rising and falling of tourist numbers or receipts over a period of time
